On Thursday, October 24, 2024, at 2:00 PM, in the International Affairs Office meeting room, 10th floor, Golden Jubilee Administration and Information Center Building, Kasetsart University, Bangkhen Campus, Associate Professor Dr. Chamaipak Maiklad, Assistant to the President for International Affairs, along with Associate Professor Dr. Napasri Timyam, the Department of Linguistics, Faculty of Humanities; Associate Professor Dr. Wandee Kasemsukpipat, Assistant Dean for International Affairs, Faculty of Education; Dr. Onpawee Koonpornpen, Faculty of Education;   Miss Pratthana Thirakiettikun, Head of the International Collaboration and Networking Section, and IAD representatives, warmly welcomed the delegation from Indiana University, United States, led by Dr. Daniel Whitmer, Senior Associate Director, Sponsored Student Services, Office of International Services, and Ms. Wanlaya Pittayapitak, Program Assistant, ASEAN Gateway Office, Office of the Vice President for International Affairs, on the occasion of their visit to Kasetsart University.

Indiana University is a large research university in the United States, founded in 1820 in Bloomington, Indiana. The main campus, Indiana University Bloomington (IUB), is the oldest and largest campus in the Indiana University system. IUB is renowned for its world-class research, particularly in the fields of science, technology, humanities, social sciences, and business. It also has several specialized schools and colleges, such as the Kelley School of Business, Jacobs School of Music, and the School of Informatics, Computing, and Engineering, which have international recognition. Indiana University has a network of campuses throughout Indiana and is internationally recognized as a high-quality educational institution playing a significant role in research, innovation, and social development. Currently, there are approximately 5,000 international students, including around 30-40 students from Thailand.

The purpose of this visit was to discuss the possibility of establishing academic collaboration, particularly with the Faculty of Education and the Faculty of Humanities, with relevant faculty members participating in the meeting. The meeting focused on opportunities for further study at Indiana University Bloomington (IUB) especially at the doctoral (PhD) or postdoctoral (Postdoc) levels, such as the Second Language Studies program in the Faculty of Education, where IUB offers 8 departments to choose from, as well as various programs in the humanities. Additionally, the meeting discussed support for applications for study, including government scholarships or university scholarships, partial scholarships in specific fields, such as music, internships, and teaching training. Both parties will continue to coordinate to develop concrete collaboration, possibly starting with a preliminary agreement (MOI: Memorandum of Intention).

Afterward, Associate Professor Dr. Chamaipak Maiklad, Assistant to the President for International Affairs, presented souvenirs to the delegation from Indiana University, United States, and a commemorative photo was taken together.